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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Chong Wei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Vegeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegeta is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lullaby. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Prince Vegeta enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chong Wei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prince Vegeta!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wei closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vegeta instigates a clinch.
Wei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vegeta is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wei manages to break the clinch.
Wei tries to clinch up
and as Wei takes a moment to reset, Vegeta counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Wei goes down! He's in big trouble, can he recover? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10. He's out! Vegeta is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Prince Vegeta!
Prince Vegeta really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit bull development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Aaron Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ink Nation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ink Nation acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ink Nation!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nation throws a nice looking combination but Buck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buck is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nation.
Buck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buck has Nation up against the ropes in a clinch.
Buck has Nation pressed against the ropes, preventing Nation from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buck lands a left hand.
Nation wants to get back to striking at distance but Buck won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Buck.
Buck breaks from the clinch.
Buck rushes Nation and presses him up against the ropes.
Buck lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nation takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ink Nation has been cut.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
Buck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nation tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Buck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Nation catches Buck right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation tries to close the distance and clinch but Buck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buck has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nation has had enough of the clinch but Buck keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buck wants to stall.
Buck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nation lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Buck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nation is keeping busy.
Buck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Buck gets through Nation's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck looking to stall.
Buck tries to stall but Nation uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Buck would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck with a knee to the head.
Buck manages to break the clinch.
Buck closes the distance and clinches.
Nation is trying to break free.
Nation is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Buck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buck breaks the clinch.
Nation lands a body shot.
Nation stalks Buck and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Buck's face. Buck staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Aaron Buck has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buck tries to clinch but Nation is having none of it.
Nation is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Buck tries to clinch but Nation is having none of it.
Buck tries to clinch up.
Buck moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Buck dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nation tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Buck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Buck. Nation shrugs it off though.
Buck tries to clinch there but Nation circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nation doesn't manage to clinch there - Buck circles away.
Buck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buck keeps the fight on the outside.
Nation ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buck moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Buck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nation tries to counter with a clinch but Buck shakes him off and moves away.
Buck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nation darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buck moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nation takes a knee to the side of the body.
Buck landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buck lands a nice knee to the body.
Nation stalling in the clinch but Buck improves position.
Buck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nation catches Buck with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nation wants to clinch up but Buck keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nation looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nation looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nation throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buck counters with a left and a right that stings Nation.
Nation fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buck closes the distance and clinches.
Nation is trying to break the clinch but Buck has him pressed against the ropes.
Buck breaks from the clinch.
Ink Nation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nation throws a combination that misses
and Buck counters with a body kick that stops Nation in his tracks momentarily.
Nation moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aaron Buck's cut is getting worse.
Buck has managed to clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Buck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nation wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aaron Buck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buck will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nation up against the ropes.
Buck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nation can do to turn this around?
Nation tries to break the clinch but Buck is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Buck dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Nation moves to clinch but Buck breaks away
enabling Buck to counter with a crisp jab.
Buck scores with a kick to the body.
Nation wants to clinch.
Nation throws a right hand that Buck ducks under and follows up with a left that Buck also avoids with ease.
Nation showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buck.
Buck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nation, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buck misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck moves into the clinch successfully.
Buck lands a knee to the head.
Buck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nation gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nation looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nation looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buck manages to break the clinch.
Buck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nation lands a nice shot that snaps Buck's head back.
Nice defenses there by Buck.
Aaron Buck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buck wants to clinch.
Buck moves into range and clinches up with Nation.
Aaron Buck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nation looking to slow down the pace here.
Nation trying to control the position but instead, Buck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nation into the ropes.
Buck scores with a shot to the side of Nation's head.
Nation is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Buck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stalling in the clinch from Buck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Buck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Buck!
After the fight, Aaron Buck was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Blazko Czereczenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blazko Czereczenko had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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KO power
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Blazko Czereczenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor McGregor !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Czereczenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Czereczenko displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Czereczenko tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Czereczenko's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Czereczenko circles away.
Czereczenko tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Czereczenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Czereczenko throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Czereczenko counters with a two punch combo.
Donk. McGregor catches Czereczenko right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGregor throws a head kick but Czereczenko moves out of range.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Czereczenko counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Czereczenko to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Czereczenko misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czereczenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Czereczenko misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Czereczenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor drives through and clinches with Czereczenko against the ropes.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
Czereczenko breaks from the clinch.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Czereczenko's shoulder, as Czereczenko tries to avoid the shot.
Czereczenko throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Czereczenko lands a right hook to the body.
Czereczenko throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Czereczenko moves out of range of the body kick from McGregor .
Czereczenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Czereczenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Czereczenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGregor .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czereczenko throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
Czereczenko is breathing heavily.
McGregor tries to bum rush Czereczenko with a series of wild strikes but Czereczenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor tries to clinch but Czereczenko is having none of it.
Czereczenko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Czereczenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGregor misses with a straight right.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Czereczenko is out of range.
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Czereczenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGregor .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Czereczenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Czereczenko's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blazko Czereczenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Czereczenko does no damage.
Czereczenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor clinches.
Czereczenko is trying to force a seperation but McGregor has the dominant position.
McGregor has Czereczenko pressed against the ropes, preventing Czereczenko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGregor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGregor scores with a shoulder strike.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Czereczenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor lands with a left to the head.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Czereczenko is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
McGregor lands a right hand.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.
McGregor lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor lands with a light punch inside.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McGregor - that landed with a thud.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
Czereczenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Czereczenko can't break the clinch.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Czereczenko is rocked!
McGregor presses Czereczenko against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Czereczenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGregor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Czereczenko backwards.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike.
McGregor cracks Czereczenko with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Czereczenko goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Czereczenko wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Conor McGregor !
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Jones.
Burgundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Burgundy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones throws a right and a left that Burgundy avoids nicely.
Burgundy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burgundy.
Burgundy takes one to the chin there.
Burgundy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burgundy slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Burgundy is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Burgundy takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Jones cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Dane Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Big right hand
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dane Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dean Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids the head kick by Wesson.
A solid body kick from Wesson.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Wesson misses with a double jab.
Jones darts in and clinches Wesson up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Wesson stalling against the ropes.
Wesson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wesson lands with a light punch inside.
Wesson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wesson lands a body punch.
Wesson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wesson tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Wesson lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wesson obliges.
Wesson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wesson lands a nice knee to the body.
Wesson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Wesson.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Wesson lands a shot to the body.
Wesson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wesson connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dane Jones has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a right to the head.
Wesson lands with a left to the head.
Wesson throws an elbow that misses.
Wesson lands an elbow inside.
Wesson missing with knees to the body.
Wesson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wesson throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wesson.
Wesson with a knee to the head.
Jones is rocked!
Wesson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wesson lands a shot to the body.
Jones avoiding damage as Wesson throws knees to the body.
Wesson works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Wesson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dane Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wesson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Wesson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wesson looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Wesson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wesson pushes Jones back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wesson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Wesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Wesson.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wesson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wesson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Wesson lands an elbow inside.
Wesson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wesson looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Wesson scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
A right hand to the body from Wesson.
Wesson digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Wesson.
Wesson tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Wesson digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wesson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Wesson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wesson tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wesson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wesson missing with knees to the body.
Wesson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Wesson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wesson obliges.
Wesson landing knees to the head.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wesson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wesson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wesson.
Wesson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wesson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dean Wesson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wesson pushes Jones back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wesson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wesson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dane Jones's cut is getting worse.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Wesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dane Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crack! A monster head kick from Wesson and Jones falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Wesson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dean Wesson!
An out of breath Dean Wesson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Albert Camus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minobu Kurita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurita comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Game of Thrones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Minobu Kurita is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Camus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Minobu Kurita!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camus gets tackled into the ropes by Kurita. Kurita maintains the clinch.
Kurita breaks from the clinch.
Camus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camus forces Kurita back against the ropes and clinches.
Camus controlling the action here for a moment.
Kurita pushes Camus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Camus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurita forces Camus back against the ropes and clinches.
Kurita throws a punch but it's blocked by Camus.
Camus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kurita blocks it with crossed arms.
Kurita has a couple of punches blocked by Camus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kurita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kurita lunges at Camus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camus's hand.
Camus looks to land a body kick but Kurita moved away.
Kurita throws a series of punches but Camus avoids them all with ease.
Kurita catches Camus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Camus throws a head kick that misses.
Camus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Camus duly obliges.
Kurita moves out of range of the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kurita has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Minobu Kurita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camus throws a body shot but no joy.
Camus throws a lazy right hand but Kurita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurita on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kurita drives through and clinches with Camus against the ropes.
Kurita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurita misses with the combination.
Camus is looking to counter the offense by Kurita and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurita goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kurita clinches up against the ropes.
Camus lands a nice knee to the body.
Camus is looking to control Kurita's arms but Kurita gets an underhook and turns him. Now Camus has his back to the ropes.
Kurita manages to break the clinch.
Kurita gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kurita breaks the clinch.
Camus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Camus ducks right into an uppercut from Kurita.
Kurita scores with a jab to the body.
Kurita has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kurita working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurita lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Camus misses with a knee strike.
Camus wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minobu Kurita dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kurita misses with a series of wild punches.
Kurita takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kurita scores with a sloppy right hand. Camus should have avoided that one.
Kurita moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kurita darts in and clinches Camus up against the ropes.
Kurita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurita checks a leg kick.
Kurita doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kurita has Camus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Camus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kurita.
Minobu Kurita seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kurita softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kurita pushes Camus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurita working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kurita.
Kurita breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurita throws a nice looking combination but Camus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurita forces Camus back against the ropes and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Camus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kurita's brow.
Kurita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurita pushes Camus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kurita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minobu Kurita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurita scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurita misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camus. That's going to slow Kurita down.
Kurita tries to clinch up but Camus circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camus.
Camus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Camus taking a breather.
Camus tries to work over Kurita's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kurita breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurita moves into the clinch.
Camus is trying to break the clinch but Kurita is controlling him.
Camus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurita lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camus backwards.
Kurita lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurita with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Kurita blocks the low kick.
Kurita throws a right and a left that Camus avoids nicely.
Camus gets tackled into the ropes by Kurita. Kurita maintains the clinch.
Kurita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurita lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurita tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Camus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camus takes a swing at Kurita's ribcage but misses.
Kurita lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minobu Kurita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Camus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Albert Camus has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Camus misses.
Kurita instigates a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kurita breaks from the clinch.
Camus lands a lovely overhand right.
Camus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Kurita. Beautiful body shot.
Camus throws a sloppy head kick and Kurita moves out of range easily.
Camus misses the shot to the body.
Camus throws the left hand but Kurita avoids the punch easily.
Kurita slips a straight right by Camus.
Kurita rushes Camus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Camus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurita is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurita avoiding damage as Camus throws knees to the body.
Kurita manages to break the clinch.
Camus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kurita counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurita moves out of range of the leg kick from Camus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurita scores with a nice right hand.
Kurita connects with a nice looking jab.
Camus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camus tries to keep at a distance but Kurita has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Kurita.
Camus tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurita avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kurita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kurita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camus throws a head kick that misses.
Kurita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurita lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Camus tries a low kick but Kurita avoids it.
Kurita clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camus throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurita lands a body shot.
Kurita scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camus tries to clinch
and Kurita counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camus thinking.
Kurita tests Camus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camus takes one to the side of the head.
Camus is rocked!
Camus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Camus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurita lands a nice looking body shot.
Camus seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurita throws out a powerful jab.
Kurita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kurita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurita catches Camus napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Camus crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Kurita raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Minobu Kurita!
Minobu Kurita is the new welterweight champion!
Minobu Kurita seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and An Chol Hyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
204 lbs
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25
215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, An Chol Hyon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chol Hyon takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith clinches.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chol Hyon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chol Hyon works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Chol Hyon keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chol Hyon has him pressed against the ropes.
Chol Hyon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chol Hyon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chol Hyon rushes Smith and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chol Hyon tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Chol Hyon trying to land knees to the body.
Chol Hyon trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Chol Hyon keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chol Hyon can turn it around.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Chol Hyon won't allow it.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Chol Hyon has double underhooks.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon trying to land knees to the body.
Chol Hyon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Chol Hyon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Chol Hyon gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Chol Hyon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chol Hyon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chol Hyon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the ropes.
Chol Hyon tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Chol Hyon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Chol Hyon won't allow it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chol Hyon avoids it.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
An Chol Hyon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chol Hyon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chol Hyon clinches with his opponent.
Chol Hyon lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Chol Hyon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chol Hyon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Smith avoiding damage as Chol Hyon throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chol Hyon breaks from the clinch.
Chol Hyon closes the distance and clinches.
Chol Hyon is trying to stall.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chol Hyon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Chol Hyon breaks the clinch.
Chol Hyon pushes Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chol Hyon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon slows down the pace here.
Smith looking to stall.
An Chol Hyon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chol Hyon is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chol Hyon has Smith pressed against the ropes, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Chol Hyon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Chol Hyon taking a breather.
Smith avoiding damage as Chol Hyon throws knees to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Chol Hyon throws knees to the body.
Chol Hyon looking to stall.
Chol Hyon tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith avoiding damage as Chol Hyon throws knees to the body.
Chol Hyon keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith is looking to control Chol Hyon's arms but Chol Hyon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
An Chol Hyon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith clinches up with Chol Hyon and pushes him back against the ropes.
Chol Hyon has Smith pressed against the ropes, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chol Hyon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chol Hyon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon lands a right hand.
Chol Hyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chol Hyon effectively controlling the action here.
Come on Chol Hyon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chol Hyon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chol Hyon moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chol Hyon's elbow.
Chol Hyon tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Chol Hyon misses with a knee strike.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chol Hyon missing with knees to the body.
Chol Hyon trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chol Hyon as Smith tries to tie him up.
Chol Hyon breaks the clinch.
An Chol Hyon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chol Hyon breaks from the clinch.
Chol Hyon rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An Chol Hyon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith tries to circle away but Chol Hyon has him pinned against the ropes.
Chol Hyon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chol Hyon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alex Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chol Hyon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Chol Hyon has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
An Chol Hyon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chol Hyon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... An Chol Hyon!
Post fight, an emotional An Chol Hyon said 'Korea Number 1!
Supreme Leader Kim Number 1!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Stan Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Bang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy closes the distance and clinches.
Bang with a knee to the head.
It looks like Craig Bellamy has been cut.
Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellamy tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang blocks a body shot from Bellamy.
Bellamy tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Bellamy back against the ropes.
Bellamy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bellamy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bang prevents a body shot from Bellamy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
Bellamy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bellamy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bellamy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Bellamy blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Bellamy back against the ropes.
Bellamy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Bellamy blocks with his arms.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellamy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bellamy's face.
Bang blocks an uppercut.
Bang prevents a body shot from Bellamy.
Bellamy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bangs head.
A head punch on the inside from Bellamy fails to land.
Bang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellamy blocks it with crossed arms.
Bellamy misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bellamy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bellamy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bellamy lands with a right to the head.
Bellamy misses with a body punch.
Bellamy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bellamy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Bellamy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bellamy can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
Bellamy tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bellamy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Bellamy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bang has managed to clinch.
Bellamy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Craig Bellamy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bellamy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bellamy can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bellamy.
Bang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bellamy blocks it with crossed arms.
Bellamy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Bang throws an elbow but it misses.
Bellamy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bang manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang rushes Bellamy and presses him up against the ropes.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellamy misses with a punch to the body.
Bellamy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bellamy misses with some punches.
Bellamy pushes Bang back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellamy scores with a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bellamy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bellamy misses with a body punch.
Bang prevents a body shot from Bellamy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bang tries to break free but Bellamy pushes him back against the ropes.
Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellamy tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Bellamy.
Bellamy scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
Bang takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang trying to stall but Bellamy improves his position.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Bellamy blocks with his arms.
Bellamy lands a shoulder strike.
Bellamy tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang wants to get back to striking at distance but Bellamy won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bellamy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Bellamy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bellamy closes the distance and pushes Bang back into the ropes.
Bellamy misses with a punch to the body.
Bellamy tries a body shot but Bang blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Bellamy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bellamy.
Bellamy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Bellamy.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellamy pushes Bang back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bellamy tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bang blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bellamy has a couple of punches blocked by Bang.
A right hook to the body lands for Bellamy.
Bang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bellamy lands an uppercut.
Bellamy lands a shot to the body.
Bellamy managing to block the knees to the body from Bang.
Knees to the body from Bang.
Bellamy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellamy misses with a punch to the body.
Bellamy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellamy scores with a shoulder strike.
Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellamy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bellamy misses with a punch to the body.
Bellamy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bellamy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bellamy misses with the head strike.
Bang looking to throw knees to the head but Bellamy is blocking nicely.
Bellamy misses with a body punch.
Bang with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bellamy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bellamy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bellamy working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bellamy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Bellamy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bellamy moves into the clinch.
Bang prevents a body shot from Bellamy.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bang blocks a body shot from Bellamy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bellamy as Bang tries to tie him up.
Bellamy tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Bellamy back against the ropes.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bellamy.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Bang is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy lands an uppercut.
Bellamy lands a body punch.
Bellamy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bang's elbow.
Bellamy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellamy.
Bellamy throws a punch but it's blocked by Bang.
Bellamy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bellamy can't find room to land a body shot as Bang controls the action.
Bang blocking some punches.
Bellamy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Bellamy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bellamy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bang.
A right hook to the body lands for Bellamy.
Bellamy lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bellamy.
Bang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Bellamy lands with a short shot to the head.
Bellamy lands an uppercut.
Bang tries a knee to the head but Bellamy blocks it.
A body shot lands from Bellamy.
Bellamy digs a right hand into Bang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bang's gas tank.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellamy tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Bellamy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Craig Bellamy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bellamy clinches.
Bellamy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bellamy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bang controls his hands.
Bellamy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bellamy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bang.
Bellamy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bellamy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bang blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bellamy.
Bang blocks a body shot from Bellamy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bellamy.
Still in the clinch, Bellamy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bellamy.
Bellamy tries to work over Bang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellamy lands a nice shot to the body.
Bellamy scores with a shot to the side of Bang's head.
Craig Bellamy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bellamy pushes Bang back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellamy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bellamy pushes Bang back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bang tries to land a knee to the head but Bellamy blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellamy tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Bellamy back against the ropes.
Bang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy tries to throw a body punch but Bang avoids it by throwing Bellamy back against the ropes.
Bang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellamy misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Bellamy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bellamy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Bellamy!
Craig Bellamy is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Paynuss Chonus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Mikhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chonus comes into the arena with Reverend Paynus blaring out of the sound system. Paynuss Chonus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paynuss Chonus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abraham Mikhail!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chonus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chonus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mikhail checks it well.
Chonus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mikhail looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chonus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mikhail tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhail doesn't manage to clinch there - Chonus circles away.
Chonus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Mikhail.
Chonus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chonus just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhail tries to clinch up but Chonus circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Chonus.
Chonus tries a head kick but it misses.
Chonus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mikhail avoids the head kick by Chonus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhail shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mikhail tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhail moves out of range of the leg kick from Chonus.
Mikhail takes one to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chonus.
Mikhail tries to close the distance and clinch but Chonus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mikhail tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chonus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chonus punishes Mikhail's body with a nice straight punch.
Chonus tries a head kick but it misses.
Chonus motions for Mikhail to come forward. Chonus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhail moves forwards but Chonus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mikhail wants to clinch
and Chonus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chonus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mikhail checks a leg kick.
Mikhail tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chonus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail doesn't manage to clinch there - Chonus circles away.
Mikhail moves in looking to clinch but Chonus pushes him off.
Chonus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikhail avoids the head kick by Chonus.
Chonus swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikhail.
Chonus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mikhail is out of range.
Chonus is looking to chop away at Mikhail's legs.
Mikhail tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chonus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chonus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikhail blocks a head kick by Chonus.
Mikhail lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mikhail tries to clinch up but Chonus circles away and keeps his distance.
Chonus connects with the punch.
Mikhail avoids the head kick by Chonus.
Mikhail is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chonus scores with a jab. Mikhail acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chonus moves into the clinch.
Chonus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikhail backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paynuss Chonus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mikhail tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mikhail takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chonus circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Chonus.
Mikhail is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chonus lands with an overhand left.
Chonus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Chonus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chonus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhail can do to turn this around?
Chonus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chonus digs a good body shot into Mikhail's ribs.
Chonus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chonus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mikhail checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chonus misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chonus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chonus swats away the attempt to clinch by Mikhail.
Chonus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mikhail manages to circle out of the way.
Chonus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonus looks for the body kick but Mikhail saw that one coming.
Paynuss Chonus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chonus throws a leg kick but Mikhail checks it.
Chonus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mikhail wants to clinch.
Chonus throws a push kick but Mikhail slaps the foot to one side.
Mikhail fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chonus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chonus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhail.
Chonus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMikhail.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mikhail checks a leg kick.
Mikhail takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chonus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhail tries to counter with a clinch but Chonus shakes him off and moves away.
Abraham Mikhail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mikhail avoids the head kick by Chonus.
Mikhail doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mikhail pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chonus keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhail doesn't manage to clinch there - Chonus circles away.
Chonus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhail is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chonus tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikhail tries to clinch there but Chonus circles away.
Chonus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chonus swings for the body but Mikhail moves out of range.
Chonus has closed the distance and engaged Mikhail in a clinch.
Chonus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chonus slowing the pace effectively.
Chonus has Mikhail pressed against the ropes, preventing Mikhail from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mikhail prevents a body shot from Chonus.
Chonus digs a right hand underneath Mikhail's ribcage. Mikhail let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chonus lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chonus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paynuss Chonus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chonus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Mikhail's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Paynuss Chonus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chonus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mikhail looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chonus misses with a body shot.
Chonus misses with a head kick.
Chonus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mikhail moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikhail throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chonus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chonus.
Mikhail trying to control the position but instead, Chonus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mikhail into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhail throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chonus pushes Mikhail back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mikhail wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chonus has him pressed against the ropes.
Chonus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mikhail tries a knee to the head but Chonus blocks it.
Chonus prevents Mikhail from breaking the clinch.
Mikhail is trying to stall.
Mikhail trying to stall but Chonus improves his position.
Mikhail is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chonus holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Chonus prevents Mikhail from breaking the clinch.
Chonus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhail backwards.
Mikhail tries to work over Chonus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikhail misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mikhail trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhail has had enough of the clinch but Chonus keeps him there for the moment.
Abraham Mikhail has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikhail wants to break free but Chonus has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paynuss Chonus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chonus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paynuss Chonus!
Paynuss Chonus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Jido Shoemaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Starbowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shoemaker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thunderstruck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Starbowski's choice of entrance music: Traditional Thai Music . Jido Shoemaker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jido Shoemaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chong Starbowski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starbowski swinging wildly here.
Shoemaker throws a shot from downtown. Starbowski moves away and avoids it.
Shoemaker moves into the clinch.
Shoemaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shoemaker ducks right into an uppercut from Starbowski.
Starbowski loads up on a big right hand but Shoemaker slips the punch.
Shoemaker slips under a jab.
Shoemaker darts in and clinches Starbowski up against the ropes.
Starbowski lands with a right to the head.
Shoemaker tries a body shot but Starbowski blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Starbowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoemaker.
Nice body punch from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker misses with the head strike.
Shoemaker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoemaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Starbowski backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starbowski throws a head punch that misses.
Shoemaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starbowski backwards.
Shoemaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoemaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Starbowski tries to break free but Shoemaker pushes him back against the ropes.
Shoemaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shoemaker misses with the head strike.
Starbowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shoemaker backwards.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Starbowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starbowski lands an uppercut.
Shoemaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Starbowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Starbowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoemaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starbowski wants to break free but Shoemaker has control.
Shoemaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starbowski has a couple of punches blocked by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starbowski.
Shoemaker misses with the head strike.
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoemaker throws a nice looking combination but Starbowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Starbowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shoemaker.
Starbowski gets tackled into the ropes by Shoemaker. Shoemaker maintains the clinch.
Starbowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shoemaker has him pressed against the ropes.
Starbowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starbowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoemaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jido Shoemaker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Starbowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoemaker.
Starbowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoemaker.
Starbowski throws a head kick that misses.
Starbowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Starbowski misses with a few strikes there.
Starbowski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shoemaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Starbowski, pushing him back against the ropes.
Starbowski wants to break free but Shoemaker has control.
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoemaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with a body punch.
Shoemaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoemaker throws a head punch that misses.
Starbowski tries to throw a body punch but Shoemaker avoids it by throwing Starbowski back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starbowski can't find room to land a body shot as Shoemaker controls the action.
A short left from Shoemaker.
Starbowski has a couple of punches blocked by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starbowski misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoemaker scores with a shot to the side of Starbowski's head.
Starbowski is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Shoemaker.
Starbowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Shoemaker finish him?
Shoemaker lands with a light punch inside.
Shoemaker breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Starbowski with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Starbowski looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Starbowski get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jido Shoemaker!
Jido Shoemaker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Amped Performance logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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